PLC Tech (Day)

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities during equipment failures collaborating with the production team to analyze resolve and prevent issues through investigation testing and follow-up.
• Maintenance testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing packaging and processing equipment. Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues including faulty components and wiring.
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
• Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
• Modify existing programs for system optimization new process requirements or enhanced safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance repairs programming changes and upgrades.
• Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
• Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
• Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
• Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers supervisors maintenance technicians and machine operators.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to use RS Logix 5000 RS Logix 500 or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
• Must be able to go online with Control Logix Compact Logix SLC500 or PLC5 using either Ethernet I/P DH or RS232. Must be able to download PLC program if necessary.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
• Understands symbols on P&IDs and tag references online layout drawing.
• Should be able to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40 400 and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
• Should be able to replace Panelview and Panelview Plus devices and download applications using Panelbuilder 32 or RS View Studio Machine Edition.
• Aptitude for further development of technical skills.

Competencies:

• Decisive pro-active self-motivated and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution.
• Ability to work under own supervision.
• Ability to influence persuade and lead at all levels of the business.

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) plus years experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Rockwell Maintainer or equivalent Certificate though it must be obtained within the first 24 months of employment if not already held.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Candidates will be required to take a Maintenance Skills Assessment in order to be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays weekends afternoon evenings overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised with clear production targets and schedules to meet.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated: Rarely

Physical Requirements:

• Visual/Sensory - Have vision abilities to include proximate vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus as well as be able to effectively see and process computer generated images on a screen or hand-held device. Will require attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines production quotas accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national orientation sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity gender expression Veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.